IRT's Richard Cole joined me to discuss the "Future Stats Now" and the announcements made at Alexandra Park.

James Jennings from NZB Standardbred and his thoughts on the "Future Starts Now" launch at Alexandra Park

Crystal Hackett drove a double at Alexandra Park tonight and it is always great to catch up with her for a chat.

Kristina Denifostova won the 2yo tonight with the Stonewall Stud and Stables trained Always B Misty. Kristina has a great story to tell and I found out a bit more about her journey in harness racing.

Congratulations Jo Stevens on being nominated for the Entain Industry Excellence Awards for Administrative and Ancillary Services.

At Alexandra Park and I caught up with Bernie Hackett ahead of race 1 on tonight's Friday night meeting.

Congratulations to Jamie Bartlett on being nominated at the Entain Industry Excellence Awards for Dedication To Breeding. Jamie now the Bloodstock manager at Alabar Farms NZ joined for a chat about her journey in harness racing. "The Future Starts Now" Harness Racing New Zealand

The Future Starts Now I sat down with Dr Andrew Grearson from Woodlands Stud NZ to find out his thoughts on the stakes increase announced last week Harness Racing New Zealand

Mark Purdon and Oscar Bonivena did something new today, Mark who know lives in Matamata and still training standardbreds has been given the opportunity to train on the Matamata racing club and I was there for their first time on the track.

Nigel Fahey from Breckon Farms joined me for a chat on the hill. A new yearling barn and parade area with a conference / entertainment area that will not only showcase their yearlings but hopefully attract new owners to the sport.